Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2011

Yummm! I had already started browning the meat and realized I didn't want to make another taco from a packet where they're covered in that gooey sauce. I tried this and it is delicious. I did add a more heaping tsp of the garlic powder. Will definitely put in my recipe box and make this again! TY for sharing.

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DEBWEB1

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

I struggled whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I thought it was 4 before my additions and 5 after. I cooked on stove and was thrilled to not have to chop an onion~ one less step! I went easy on the cayenne and next time will reduce the salt a bit as well. Thought it was okay as is, but thought it needed more depth of flavor. Added about a tsp of cumin and a generous sprinkling of onion powder. Now it's just right! Bring on the tacos!!

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DebbieLynn

Home Town: Lakewood, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2011

This was good, but wasn't quite as good as the package (a modest standard at best). I added 1 tsp of cumin which helped make it better, but something else is missing - not sure what.

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chrisdwilliams

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2010

Cooked it over the stove instead of microwave (I have a problem with gray meat) If you want it spicy, use GOOD cayenne pepper. I also put mine through the food processor a few seconds when it was done to really break up the meat. This is an awesome recipe. I put it in corn tortillas and fried them to brown em a little, added cheddar cheese, lettuce and taco sauce. Voila....just like home, Yum

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TX900

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2009

Wow! Surprisingly tasty tacos!!! I wasn't expecting much flavor. Microwaved taco meat??!!!?! Made these today for a get-together with friends. I needed someting easy to prepare as I was running short on time (and energy). Served alongside salsa rice (by Molly Ingle) with beer margaritas (by Big Surprise) to wash it all down, these were very tasty! I made a double batch (big eaters here...), so I had to microwave my meat for close to 11.5 minutes total. Served with hard taco shells, shredded taco seasoned cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, green onion, taco sauce and sour cream. It's amazing how good 'ol "comfort" food tastes. These remind me exactly of my mother's tacos. A great childhood memory. Thanks for sharing. I'll never use taco seasoning again :)

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Chef Mickey (aka Mickey)

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: De Soto, Missouri, USA

Living In: Elgin, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2008

Good taco meat, not spicy at all, so if you don't like spicy tacos this is the one for you! This didn't make our favorites since we like spicy tacos but it is a good starting point. I did mine stovetop as I'm just more comfortable cooking the traditional way.

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2008

This recipe was great!! I didn't want to have to wash a lot of dishes, so it really helped me out. :) The recipe is really easy. One thing that I did was I ground up the beef more after I had put it in the microwave the first time, so I could get rid of more of the clumps. (Basically, I ground it up more before I put the spices in.) I thought the spices mix was good, but I'm going to try adding a taco mix pack for the next time. Thanks!!

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Foodie289

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2008

Wow - I was surprised that this works! I had to spice it up a bit more but nobody even noticed I did it differently. I like to cook with my own spices instead of the packages. Thanks for the recipe!

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Scotdog

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2007

Like the first reviewer, DAVIDNKATE, I was looking for a replacement to the taco packet seasoning. I also make this recipe over the stove with ground turkey. I've been known to throw in a clove or two of garlic as well. It's turned out very tasty each time.

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bwilms

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2007

Excellent! Exceptions: made with ground turkey, added more seasonings for hotter tacos. Great that you don't have to babysit a stovetop. Same texture as stovetop, believe me my husband is a picky person and even he couldn't tell the difference.

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